This Traditional Scottish Clootie Dumpling is a spiced fruit pudding boiled in a cloth. Rich, hearty, and perfect for winter gatherings.

Scale

200g suet

225g self-raising flour

100g caster sugar

3 tbsp golden syrup

200g mixed dried fruit

1 medium grated apple

1 beaten egg

1 tsp mixed spice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking soda

100ml milk

Pinch of salt

1 tsp lemon zest

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1. Flour a clean pudding cloth generously.

2. Mix flour, sugar, spices, suet, salt, and baking soda.

3. Add dried fruit and grated apple.

4. Whisk egg, milk, syrup, and zest; combine with dry mix.

5. Stir into sticky dough.

6. Place mixture in floured cloth, tie securely.

7. Boil 3-4 hours in simmering water.

8. Remove and dry in warm oven 10 minutes.

9. Serve warm with custard or cream.

Make sure to flour the cloth well to achieve the signature skin.

Tastes even better the next day after resting.

Swap suet for butter if preferred.